Measurement system for a selection of at least one prosthetic component of a shoulder joint during surgery

A method, comprising:

• performing a resection of a first bone of a shoulder joint of a patient to produce a resected surface;
• coupling a coupling device directly to the resected surface,
• wherein the coupling device is coupled to the resected surface using at least one of at least one nail or at least one screw;
• coupling a prosthetic device to a second bone of the shoulder joint,
• wherein the second bone is opposite the first bone;
• coupling a measurement device directly to the coupling device,
• wherein the measurement device includes an external surface that is configured to articulate with the prosthetic device;
• moving the shoulder joint through a range of motion,
• wherein the measurement device measures at least one force within the shoulder joint while the shoulder joint is moved through the range of motion;
• and
• selecting at least one of (a) the prosthetic device that is coupled to the second bone of the shoulder joint or (b) a further prosthetic device configured to be coupled to the first bone of the shoulder joint based at least on the measured at least one force.